Vermicide (Noun)
Meaning
An agent that kills worms (especially those in the intestines).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a vermicide to treat the patient's intestinal worm infestation.
- The veterinarian recommended a vermicide to eliminate the worms that were causing the puppy's poor health.
- A vermicide was given to the children at school as part of a public health program aimed at deworming.
- The patient was prescribed a vermicide to be taken for three days to get rid of the tapeworm.
- In many third-world countries, a vermicide is often the only treatment available for intestinal worm infections.